Korean · easy
Korean BBQ Bowl Bar
Thinly sliced bulgogi-marinated beef, steamed rice, cucumber, shredded carrots, and gochujang sauce, all set out build-your-own style. The beef is sweet and savory with garlic and sesame, mild enough for kids who aren't into heat. Adults add gochujang. Everyone makes their bowl, nobody complains.
- 30 min
- Total
- 4
- Serves
- $16.00
- Est. cost
- 550
- Cal/serving
Dietary, as tagged
- Kid-friendly
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
Parent noteThe beef is sweet and garlicky without heat. Kids typically love it over rice. Keep gochujang on the side for adults. The pear in the marinade is the kid-friendly secret; it tenderizes and sweetens. Contains soy and sesame.
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Ingredients
- Beef Ribeye or Sirloin, sliced thin1 1/2 lbs
- Soy Sauce4 tbsp
- Brown Sugar2 tbsp
- Sesame Oil1 tbsp
- Garlic, minced4 cloves
- Asian Pear or Apple, grated1/2 cup
- White Rice2 cups dry
- English Cucumber, sliced1
- Carrots, shredded2 medium
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste), for adults (optional)2 tbsp
Method
- 01
Slice beef very thin against the grain (slice partially frozen beef for easier handling).
- 02
Marinate beef in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and grated pear or apple for at least 10 minutes.
- 03
Cook rice according to package directions.
- 04
Cook marinated beef in a very hot skillet or grill pan in batches, about 2 minutes per batch. Do not overcrowd.
- 05
Prep toppings: slice cucumber, shred carrots, slice green onions.
- 06
Set out rice, beef, all toppings, and sauces in separate bowls. Each person assembles their own bowl.
- 550
- Calories
- 34g
- Protein
- 52g
- Carbs
- 16g
- Fat
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